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When Does Skin Usually "Peel" After 20% Salicylic Chemical Peel?

asked 2 years ago by matheme in delhi
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Tags: face, acne, scab

I just had a 20% salicylic chemical peel for my acne. its been 3 days now and i have scabs in all the areas treated and the skin feels tight. the doc said it would sting a bit during the procedure. But i felt like my whole face was burning. is it normal?

the doc did not tell me that my face wud look this way..though she said it would peel off in 2-3 days. i have posted a pic of how it looks 2 days after the procedure. is it normal?

2 answers to When Does Skin Usually "Peel" After 20% Salicylic Chemical Peel?

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I usually takes a week to complete a salicylic acid peel

Expectations management is important when getting a chemical peel. Salicylic acid peels tend to cause a burning sensation more commonly than other types of peels.  The stinging may occur on the whole face.  It tends to peak and then get better. I tell my patients to expect to peel in 1-3 days.  Not everyone experiences noticable peeling every time--this does not mean it's not working.  The peeling usually stops in 1 week.  I advise patients to moisturize... more
Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Deeper peels usually peel in one week

I think you have a deeper peel. This brown color skin will peel in one week. Then you can decide how deep and if any scarring will occur. Do not pull on the peeling skin, it can cause scars. Let it peel by itself
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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